A vineyard located near Poole has been named among the 10 most beautiful in all of Europe.

English Oak Vineyard, which can be found in the village of Lychett Matravers, was ranked as the sixth most beautiful on the continent.

To create the list DFDS researched over 500 of the most highly rated vineyards across Europe, noting the frequency of keywords like “beautiful” and “scenic” in Google reviews. 

They ensured these terms were directly related to the vineyard’s environment to assign each vineyard a beauty score.

Alongside that, they said: "We also created a vineyard satisfaction score which analysed the sentiment of reviews to determine visitors’ overall enjoyment. The satisfaction and beauty scores were combined, resulting in a ranking of Europe’s 10 most beautiful vineyards."

The full list of Europe's most beautiful vineyards can be found on the DFDS website here.

Why was English Oak Vineyard included in the list?

English Oak Vineyard earned a beauty score of 91/100 in the analysis alongside a satisfaction score of 91.7/100 to have an overall score of 91.2/100.

Established in 2007 it is a boutique family-run business offering tours, tastings, and weddings.

Their website adds: "This picturesque estate features a magnificent 350-year-old English oak tree at its center, symbolizing the vineyard’s commitment to sustainability.

"Native wildlife, including pheasants, badgers, and deer, roam freely throughout the estate, while beehives scattered across the land produce delectable local honey."

They are said to have a "shared pleasure" in creating sparkling wine to celebrate special occasions.

"Each vine is lovingly tended, each grape delicately pressed, each bottle the essence of our English countryside, bursting into life as you pop the cork and savour your special moment, whatever it may be," they add.

The vineyard near Poole was also ranked as the most beautiful vineyard for weddings in Europe.

In a description, the company wrote: "In first place is the English Oak Vineyard in Poole. This vineyard offers a unique space for couples to tie the knot, where they can celebrate in the traditional oak barn overlooking rows of vines."

How has English Oak Vineyard been reviewed?

English Oak Vineyard has been well-received by visitors, with it earning a perfect 5/5 score on Tripadvisor from 182 reviews.

Many were very satisfied with the tours and tastings, with one person writing: "Great vineyard tour in a beautiful setting. Sarah and Andrew were fab hosts and very engaging and funny.

"The wine tasting was informative and yummy 😋. I highly recommend a trip to English Oak. There wasn't a pressured sales pitch, the wine sold itself."

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Another shared: "Fascinating insight into the start up of an English vineyard to selling award winning quality English sparkling wines , aka champagne, but don't mention that to the French! Andrew and Sarah were very passionate and knowledgeable and thier enthusiasm rubs off.

"Beautiful setting and the tasting certainly accentuated the experience. Who would of thought this on our doorstep. Recommended and thank you Andrew and Sarah for your hospitality."

Meanwhile, another wrote: "Great day, very enjoyable and informative tour with personable hosts and even sunshine, finishing with a selection of glorious fine wines, highly recommend".